Global Trade Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

International Flavors and Fragrances; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in food ingredients, flavors, fragrances, and health & biosciences, seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist in New Century, KS (Hybrid 3x a week). You will support customs operations for the US and Canada, coordinate import clearance, and help ensure compliance with trade regulations.

Join a collaborative, detail-oriented team, work with SAP GTS/ERP systems, and contribute to audits, reporting, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in trade compliance, customs operations, logistics, supply chain, import/export operations, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting customs compliance activities.
• Ability to maintain accurate compliance records.

Responsibilities

• Support customs operations for the United States and Canada.
• Coordinate import clearance activities and customs broker inquiries.
• Familiarity with customs regulations, country of origin, free trade agreements, and customs documentation requirements.
• Review customs entries and support post-entry activities.
• Assist with duty drawback and duty recovery programs.
• Monitor customs holds, examinations, and government agency requests.
• Support trade compliance, sanctions screening, and export control processes.
• Support SAP, SAP GTS and related trade compliance systems; prepare compliance reporting including ACE and CARM reporting.
• Support audits, procedures, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with Free Trade Agreement qualification support and record retention requirements.
• Coordinate collection and maintenance of trade compliance documentation from internal and external stakeholders.
• Support trade controls operations, including denied party screening, sanctions screening, and export control process execution, as part of the role's scope from the beginning, with training and guidance provided by regional or global trade compliance leadership.
• Support global trade controls activities beyond North America where needed, including process execution, documentation, follow-up, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain audit-ready files and compliance records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Trade compliance experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Autonomous work style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Finance or Economics

Tools

SAP GTS

SAP ERP

ACE

CARM

Job description

IFF, a global leader in food ingredients, flavors, fragrances, and health & biosciences, seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist in New Century, KS (Hybrid 3x a week). You will support customs operations for the US and Canada, coordinate import clearance, and help ensure compliance with trade regulations.

Join a collaborative, detail-oriented team, work with SAP GTS/ERP systems, and contribute to audits, reporting, and process improvements.